Author Archives: andyq

Sydney Food Diary: Maybe Frank, Surry Hills

Posted on 21 June 2017 by andyq

If NYC was spectacular Korean and Mexican food, Sydney to me seems lately to be spectacular Italian food. It’s not fancy, but the flavours are so punchy, the execution of the dishes so great, and the prices reasonable: it’s got … Continue reading →

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Big Apple Food Adventures: Desnuda, Williamsburg

Posted on 13 June 2017 by andyq

The playlist at Desnuda was the soundtrack to my teenage years. Not only the background music but favourite songs by A-ha, Human League, Stevie Nicks and New Order. It was kind of freaking me out. Luckily, after a delicious, strong, … Continue reading →

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New York City Adventures: The Flower District

Posted on 8 June 2017 by andyq

I can’t find much or anything recent about visiting NYC’s Flower District, also called the Chelsea Flower Markets, between 6th and 7th streets on 28th Avenue. But as my mother is a bit of a flower fanatic, I found what … Continue reading →

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Big Apple Food Adventures: La Isla Restaurant, Williamsburg

Posted on 8 June 2017 by andyq

One day, I’m at Margon in Times Square (having Cuban/Dominican food) and the next day, I’m to Puerto Rico. Or the Dominican Republic. I’m not sure. Yelp calls it both. Zomato votes Dominican. For a quick lunch in Williamsburg before … Continue reading →

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Big Apple Food Adventures: Margon, Times Square

Posted on 7 June 2017 by andyq

Just a last adventure before I leave New York City (drizzling and cold, a good day to leave) and the adventure is food from islands where they speak Spanish. This review in the New York Times for Margon made it … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates My rating: 5 of 5 stars Forgive me, but I’ve become apathetic these days. I used to watch foreign movies with subtitles, and now most often watch Hollywood blockbusters. I watch less … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Spamilton, an American Parody, the Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

OK. I missed taking a photo of the marquee but this seems appropriate, casually laying my programme down with a glass of (draft?) Chardonnay in Harlem to write a little review, as this show was a little more casual, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jack Viertal’s The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

The Secret Life of the American Musical: How Broadway Shows Are Built by Jack Viertel My rating: 3 of 5 stars If you’re a fan of musicals, this is a fun book, for have you ever really stopped to ponder … Continue reading →

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Big Apple Food Adventures: Amy Ruth’s, Harlem

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

   I didn’t think I’d get to eat Soul Food again before I left New York City, but I took an express train in the wrong direction and ended up in Harlem. Seriously. So, after chilling out at Mist with … Continue reading →

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Big Apple Food Adventures: Mexico 2000, Williamsburg

Posted on 5 June 2017 by andyq

As a devoted foodie, my regular recommendation is that people do a little research and follow trusted friends’ recommendations in order to not waste a food experience. Why eat bad food if instead you can eat good food? So, NYC … Continue reading →

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